The Damned have announced the cancellation of their remaining California shows on their current North American tour due to illness affecting multiple band members.
The British punk rock veterans shared the news on social media, explaining that the band have been dealing with a series of illnesses since leaving the UK, leaving some members unable to continue performing.
“Since leaving the UK, we’ve been hit by one virus after another, and unfortunately some members of the band are now simply too ill to continue,” the group said in a statement.
The band confirmed that their San Francisco performance has been rescheduled for April 11, while the other remaining California dates have been canceled.
“This is the last thing we wanted. We’ve loved being out on the road and playing for you, and we’re genuinely gutted that we won’t be able to complete the remaining dates as planned,” the statement continued.
The Damned added that they need to prioritize their health before returning to the stage.
“Health has to come first, and we need to get ourselves fit and fighting again so we can return to the stage.”
Fans who purchased tickets for the canceled performances can obtain refunds through their original point of purchase.
The band have not announced replacement dates for the other affected California shows.
